Uber shuts Arizona self-driving program two months after fatal crash

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Uber has shut down its self-driving car operation in Arizona two months after a fatal crash involving one of its vehicles, the company said on Wednesday.

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Democratic voters challenge Ohio congressional district map

(Reuters) - A group of Democratic voters asked a federal court on Wednesday to throw out a Republican-drawn map of Ohio's 16 U.S. House of Representatives districts, saying the boundaries were devised to entrench Republicans in power in violation of the voters' constitutional rights.

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Head of USA Gymnastics apologizes to sex abuse victims

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top executive of USA Gymnastics apologized during a congressional hearing on Wednesday to hundreds of female athletes who were sexually abused by longtime team doctor Larry Nassar and declared that "those days are over."

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Pentagon uninvites China from major U.S. military exercise

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Wednesday uninvited China from a major U.S.-hosted naval drill in response to what it sees as Beijing's militarization of islands in the South China Sea, a decision China called unconstructive.

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U.S., in tit-for-tat, expels two Venezuelan envoys

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Wednesday it has ordered two Venezuelan diplomats to leave the United States within 48 hours, a move that follows Venezuela's decision to expel two American diplomats.

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At least four killed, 15 wounded in Baghdad bomb blast

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - At least four people were killed and 15 wounded in a suicide attack in Iraq's capital Baghdad on Thursday, a military spokesman told Reuters.

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Syrian state media says U.S. struck army base, U.S. denies

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian state media and a military media unit run by Lebanon's Hezbollah group said early on Thursday that the U.S.-led coalition targeted Syrian army positions in Syria's desert, but U.S. military officials denied any knowledge of the strikes.

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Trump says will know next week if North Korea summit to go ahead

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would know next week whether his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would take place on June 12 in Singapore as scheduled, casting further doubt on plans for the unprecedented meeting.

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Trump fundraiser launches subpoena blitz in Qatar legal fight- sources

(Reuters) - Lawyers for Elliott Broidy, a top fundraiser for U.S. President Donald Trump, have sent out more than 40 subpoenas to internet service providers, lobbying firms and others in an escalating legal fight against Qatar for allegedly hacking into his emails, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

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Israel plans 2,500 new settler homes in West Bank: defense minister

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's defense minister said on Thursday he plans to seek approval next week for the construction of some 2,500 new homes in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank.

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Exclusive: Former Malaysia government used money raised from Khazanah to pay 1MDB dues - sources

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The government of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak used money raised from a deal with sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad to pay for some of the liabilities of state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), two sources told Reuters.

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Two die, 18 injured in train accident in Italy

MILAN (Reuters) - Two people died and 18 were injured when a regional train crashed into a truck in the northern Italian region of Piedmont, emergency services said on Thursday.

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Investigators in MH17 crash to make public appeal

BUNNIK, Netherlands (Reuters) - Investigators will appeal to the public on Thursday to assist in their inquiries into the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 nearly four years ago over eastern Ukraine.

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'Beast from the East' bites B&Q

Freezing conditions earlier this year results in a 9% fall in sales at Kingfisher's DIY chain.

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Deutsche Bank to cut more than 7,000 jobs

The move comes as Germany's biggest lender attempts to return to profitability.

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Comcast in 'advanced stages' of 21st Century Fox bid

The US cable TV giant considers a takeover offer, setting up a potential bidding war with Disney.

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Trump administration launches vehicle import probe

The investigation will see if vehicle imports threaten national security, which could lead to tariffs.

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China fines retailer Muji for listing Taiwan as a country

China is increasingly going after companies that don't abide by its territorial claims.

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Water resistant sunscreen claims ‘meaningless’, says Which?

The creams work much less well after they have been worn in the sea, warns consumer group Which?.

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Brexit: Technology-based customs system 'could cost £20bn'

The technology-based system could cost more than the UK contributes as an EU member, MPs are told.

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Uber ends Arizona driverless car programme

Uber pulls out of the state two months after a fatal accident involving one of its autonomous cars.

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Paddy Power Betfair buys fantasy sports site Fan Duel

The bookmaker will acquire Fan Duel as it targets the emerging US sports betting market.

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Housing market continues to cool

Pace of growth slows but the average UK property now costs £224,00 - £9,000 more than March 2017.

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Turkish lira rallies after emergency rate hike

It comes after the currency hit a record low on fears the government will meddle with interest rates.

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Jaguar Land Rover profits fall as sales slow

The UK's biggest car maker reports a drop in profits after slowing sales growth and more business investment.

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Uber gives drivers sick pay and parental leave

Taxi app Uber is giving European drivers access to medical cover, sick pay and parental leave.

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M&S boss says firm too 'inward looking' and 'corporate'

The chief executive of Marks and Spencer says the company's culture has been too "inward looking" and "corporate".

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Marks and Spencer needs better stores, says chief executive

Chief executive Steve Rowe says customers need to have a "better experience" when shopping in M&S stores

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'Sense of betrayal'

As the UK hopes to secure trade deals around the world post-Brexit, New Zealand remembers how it was cast adrift when Britain joined the EEC.

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Data deadline

If you are fed up of "stay on our mailing list" emails, spare a thought for those having to send them.

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